Sam Kerr: Australia Star Scores Stunning Goal vs England in Women’s World Cup, Video
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Sam Kerr scored an outrageous goal to draw Australia level in their FIFA Women's WorldCup semifinal against England on August 16.
Kerr picked the ball in her own half and made a beeline for the Lionesses' goal. With many expecting her to seek out Caitlin Foord, who had made a dash forward, the Matildas skipper unleashed a shot from way out, which breezed past Mary Earps.
Ella Toone had earlier given Sarina Wiegman's charges the lead in the contest, where the winner will face Spain in the Sunday final.
Kerr's moment of magic was, however, quickly drowned after a defensive mix-up for Australia from Ellie Carpenter allowed Lauren Hemp to creep back and restore England's lead.
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FootballHemp was once again the tormentor-in-chief as she set up newly-signed ArsenalW striker Alessia Russo to deliver the third goal and the sucker punch to Tony Gustavsson's charges.
The Matildas will now play Sweden in the third-place playoff on Saturday as England prepare to face Spain in the final. Both sides have never reached the final in their history.
Wiegman will be hoping to go one step better and win the title after losing to the United States of America in 2019 when she was the Netherlands coach.
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